SMITH, W. A., Beeville Bee, Friday, 12 Jun 1903:
W. A. SMITH, the aged father of Mrs. Lee LONG, was found dead in bed at the
home of his son-in-law Thursday morning.
He had been ill for several months from an infection of the heart, and while his
death was sudden it was not unexpected. The deceased was a native of Tennessee
and in his 73rd year of age. Up to a few months ago he had been a resident of
Austin County, coming here in the hope the climate would benefit his health.
The funeral took place yesterday, interment being in the new cemetery.